As Strong as the Mentari, as Soft as the Moon

Episode 61's. CARDBOARD SCHOOL

"Ma, Fara.pamit yes. The kids are at the police station. There's a little problem" I said, kissing the back of his hand. "We're not going to talk tomorrow about the conversation. Wait for Fara okay." I said while looking at her at a glance.

Without waiting for Keanu's reply, I immediately passed. I was so quick down the stairs and then drove my red car to the police station. My car was so fast because of my concern for the children. "Hopefully this is just a misunderstanding" I murmured. After twenty minutes of driving, I reached the courtyard of a sector police station. I parked the car near another vehicle. Not long before Roy came to see me. He went back to explaining what happened to the children. The children became hysterical when they saw me. One by one they loved me and some even hugged me. Their average age was not even fourteen, except for Danu and Raka who were three years older than the others.

"Kids, I ask you once again to tell me the true story. I know this may be the umpteenth time you tell me, but rest assured this can prove the truth" I said with a feeling. Dani became his spokesman. He told me that when he, Ratih and Pardi peddled flowers in front of the store two people came to them. The two men ask Dani for money to hit Dani and Pardi. Seeing that Dani, Ratih, and Pardi immediately defended themselves with a newly learned martial arts style. Seeing the three fighting Raka and Danu immediately rushed from the store and helped the three. The incident resulted in both thugs were seriously injured. "Sir, I think these kids are telling the truth. They won't do anything if they don't feel threatened" I said, trying to convince. "Do you have any evidence that it was just a form of defense" a police officer said. "And, where exactly is this?" tanyaku. "The corner of the store near the tree" said Danu sure.

Then I took out my phone and opened the feature connected to the store's CCTV. I asked for access to open on the laptop. And.... It has been proven already. The children's story is true. "I think you have to save these kids. Children who are unlucky because of circumstances. If you want to know how they got up, please come to our CARDBOARD School. You will know how they struggle." said I who made the police smile thinly. "Sign here." he said later.

Twelve o'clock, thirty minutes. Cheer the kids with the end result today. Almost crying I saw the excitement that was going on along the way home. Low-pitched voices gathered the boy in my car. Danu who was more than three years old than them looked at me softly. "Thank you, brother." he said. "It's my job. It's a sister's risk" I chuckled. "Sisters listen to Sister Olivia. From now on, we need to be more careful. Sometimes circumstances will easily corner us even if we rely on the truth. It all depends on the way. The way we solve problems and the way we deal with problems" said I who remain focused on the streets.

At one in two minutes. The car is parked back in the shop yard among other vehicles. Scattering the shop children meet Danu and Raka. "Thank God." they said when they shook hands or hugged both of them. Today I'm in the cafe. My steps were a little fast up the stairs accompanied by Danu. I went straight to the office. Put down the bag that I had been carrying while sitting on the chair. I closed my eyes while occasionally sighing. "Fiuh.may next go as it should" I said softly while opening my eyes slowly. "Sister Roy...Gosh" I almost jumped when I found Roy standing in front of me and looking at me. For a moment I was silent. I try to reconcile the rhythm of the heartbeat that was irregular. Roy smiled at my reaction. "Sorry to surprise you" he said, smiling and nodding in reverence. I asked about his presence at this time. "none. Just wanted to remind Olivia there's a clock with the kids in thirty minutes" he said. "Jeez. I almost forgot. Thank you, Sudsh was reminded. How about the shop and the cafe? " me ask while tidying up some papers on the table. "But before this Olivia's sister should meet someone first" said brother Roy who made me look at him and signaled curious. "Wait.." he said as he passed for a moment extending his head through the door. A moment later came two people with smiles full of hospitality. The two introduced themselves as journalists from one of the city's largest newspaper publishers. Haris and Devina. So the name shown on the id card both. The two had witnessed my interaction with street children at the sector police station earlier. Both of them felt interested after hearing what I said especially about KARDUS school. And at the end of the conversation both expressed the desire to contain news about the CARDBOARD school. I listened to each of the two journalists. "It's time Olivia blatantly. There is no need to guerrilla anymore" Roy argued. I smiled hearing it. The two journalists also expressed the benefits of news loading that made me not interested at all. What I do is ordinary, nothing special. Because everyone can do it. And this CARDBOARD school is not authorized like other learning centers, because CARDBOARD school is just a spontaneous movement of a concern for the fate of the nation's children. And to do good does not require permission from anyone because it is a direct relationship with God. The two journalists smiled at my words. "All of Olivia's thoughts are out of bounds from older sisterly thinking. I have great respect for the age of twenty-one years has become a young entrepreneur and the driver of the KARDUS school for street children" Haris said with a smile. "Very inspiring." said Mr. Davina. I just smiled without showing any exaggerated expression. "thank you. But the two sisters were over-complaining" I said later.

"So sister Olivia is pleased?" say brother Davina again. "Yes, I'm very welcome. And my published expectations are similar to those I have expressed, not exaggerated or reduced. "When you can interview." said Mr. Haris. "I think it's started" I laughed. Both also laughed. "And if you want to see the activities of KARDUS school happen to be ten minutes away I am just a Jan activity there" I said with a smile. And the two journalists smiled when they heard my statement.

Two o'clock in ten minutes. Walking hand in hand I and the two journalists down the stairs to the CARDBOARD School which is located just next to my two business places. "Sister Olivia." said the boisterous children who greeted me. One by one they greeted me and again there was even someone holding me. "How are you...!" morale say. "Well.." said all the choruses in a choir. "Today we have two brothers. His name is Haris and Davina's sister. Both are journalists. What the hell is a journalist. We will see the stories of the two brothers. Well, before that we'll start our activities. Start with our encouraging words. What is our spirit?!" my spoken. " Hands on top are better than hands on bottom" said all the children. "What is our strength..?! say again. "Usaha and Prayer. Work intention, diligent prayer and always help" exclaimed the children with enthusiasm. "What are our goals?! I said more excited. "Always be a better person..!" answer the fiery children.

"Sisters today we will talk about ideals" I said while occasionally playing the guitar I hold. A song about ideals also ushered in today's activities. To be more masterful, I displayed line by line the song through the projector. Wal the results all sing along with my guitar rhythm quote. No exception to both journalists. I smiled when I found them singing with us.

After singing, I fell silent. Looking at the faces of the children in front of me. They also remain silent, waiting for the continuation. "Aspiration. What the hell is that ideal? Why should we have goals? What the hell is it for..? As important as what the hell? How can that goal be achieved?" ask me with a smile that endlessly adorns the face. "Yes Dani." I said as I watched Dani raise her hand. "The goal is a desire that must be realized. Wh why? Because those goals are the purpose of our lives. That ambition is very important. How's reaching? Yes.trying and diligently praying" said Dani with sparkling eyes. "MasyaAllah." I said as I clapped and followed the others.

"Sister Olivia also has goals. What are the goals of Olivia? Olivia wants to be a successful person. Hows it? first Olivia's sister went to school and then had two ventures. Was it successful? Haven't. Because the success of Olivia's sister has not been fully achieved. Sister Olivia is said to be successful if you can help many people" I said with a smile. "So that goal could be more than one?" ask Ratih. "Rubber. Not just one, but two, three, four, five and so on as long as we live" I said with a smile. "What's the ideal, Ratih?" my many. "Doctor.." replied Ratih. "How can we achieve this?" I looked at him and smiled. "Study and pray" replied Ratih. "If you were a doctor, what would you do?" ask again. "Helps to heal the sick. Helping the poor to seek treatment cheaply. Oya, Ratih also wants to set up a free hospital. So the poor can seek treatment there" said Ratih. I smiled hearing his words. Hugged her.

"So that ideal is not just achieving your wishes, but more importantly what you will do after you reach your goals" I said. And I'm glad the boys are staring at me with a twinkle. I hope all these conversations give you an idea of what they should do. "And one more. Success is not a coincidence. Success is made up of hard work, perseverance, learning, sacrifice, and most importantly, love of what you are doing or want to do." I said smiling "So...do you have any ideals?" morale say. "Yes, Sis...!" answer all children. "If so you want to write your ideals on the paper that you will share. Write as much. Also write down what you will do if you have achieved that goal. Make copies. One you'll take home taped at home. We'll keep one more in this box. So your Treasure will be. Paper can be decorated beautifully yes.." I said. "And after this we will both see the ideals and work of Haris and Davina's sister" I said while staring at the two who had been busy taking pictures and paying attention to all the activities of KARDUS school.

Three o'clock in ten minutes. Both journalists shared their experiences. Slowly but surely the two talked with the children who were mainly about journalism and the ideals of both. I smiled looking enthusiastically at the two in sharing their experiences with the children.

"Life.in front of the children it turns out to be more difficult than facing the source of the berdasi" said Haris with a laugh. "Sister, thank you for the opportunity. Em, if allowed I want to volunteer" said Haris. His eyes are full of seriousness. "It is with pleasure that Haris. The children must be happy" I said with a smile and gave him a quick glance.

Until the two journalists left, I was still sitting with the children. Tell me about a lot of things. While we were busy telling stories, we were surprised by the arrival of Maria who was also a pesdik (\=learners) KARDUS school. He reported that Rania and her family are being mistreated by a loan shark and his bodyguard for not completing his loan. I gasped and immediately drove to Rania's house. It wasn't until five minutes that I reached Rania's house. Slightly different from other pesdik, Rania and family including a family that lives all in short supply. His daily needs are only half that can be met from the results of collecting used goods.

"Stop...!" I said out loud when I saw a burly man beating Rania's father. Begging Rania and mother with tears to be given time to the owner of the money. "Ow.there are heroes of bad luck like him" said the cynical loan shark. "You don't interfere, beautiful. They owe so it must be paid according to the agreement" he said again. "Betul owed must be paid but not in such a way. It should be more human" I said. I don't think I'm done talking a hand gripping my arm. "Ah, talk a lot you're a girl...!" said a burly man. Reflex my movement on the grip I immediately twisted the body and managed to release the grip of his hand by netting a punch on his stomach. My punch hit the target. It could be because he didn't expect it at all.

"You...!" said furious. He also attacked me again. I am grateful to have trained my martial arts with brother Roy in recent months so that I can serve every style of man with the body. And on one occasion I managed to throw my kick on the body of the burly man to make him fall down. The loan shark saw his bodyguard fall down. A thousand steps he almost took, but I managed to stop him. "Wait...How much does this family owe?" my many. "Five hundred thousand. Counted by the flowers. So it becomes one million five hundred thousand rupiah" said the man eagerly. I opened my wallet and I took out the amount of money he mentioned. "If I see you coming to see this family again or persecuting other families, then I'm not afraid to report you to the police. This...! keel...!" I said while giving him money. Sumringah he accepted it and instantly passed.

"Father, mother, Rania.." I said as I approached her. "Sister Olivia, thank you." said Rania crying and hugging me tightly. Then I sat on a chair with a lot of fillings here and there. My eyes also circled the entire house which was only that patch. There's a lot of patches in there. I'm satiated. "Thank you, Olivia." said Rania's father and mother. "Yes, Robb... What should I do?" my inner.